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How to Remove the External Door Handle on Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Handle

Today, in this short video, see how to remove the external door handle of the front door (passenger side) on a Volkswagen Golf 7 in simple steps. First, open the front door and start by removing the rectangular plastic cover of the handle; to do this, remove the side rubber cap and release the internal mechanism by pressing with a sharp object. Once the first piece is removed, pull the handle by moving it to the left to disengage it, as shown in the video; apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Updated on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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